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This bill introduces two new sections to Missouri state law that aim to limit the influence of international organizations and foreign legal systems within the state. The first section prohibits organizations like the World Health Organization, United Nations, and World Economic Forum from having any jurisdiction or enforcing rules, regulations, fees, taxes, policies, or mandates in Missouri or its political subdivisions. The second section, known as the "No Shari'a Act", defines foreign law as any legal system originating outside the United States, including religious law, and establishes restrictions on its application in Missouri courts. Specifically, courts are forbidden from enforcing any judgment, decree, or arbitration decision that relies on Shari'a or foreign law that violates constitutional rights. The bill defines "fundamental rights" as those guaranteed by the Missouri and U.S. Constitutions, such as due process, equal protection, and freedoms of religion and speech. In matters of marriage, divorce, child custody, adoption, and inheritance, courts are prohibited from applying foreign law that conflicts with fundamental rights or public policy, while still allowing contract provisions choosing foreign law if they do not violate constitutional rights.

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